He Hotel Santa Catalina in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria hosted this Tuesday the official presentation of the XXIX International LaLiga FC Futures Tournamentone of the great events of international grassroots football, which will bring together 16 teams in a new edition marked by training, coexistence and the values of sport.
The event was led by José Ramón de la Morenapromoter of the tournament and president of its Foundation, who welcomed the teams and authorities present, including representatives of LaLigaof the Royal Spanish Football Federationwith its president Rafael Louzanof the Cabildo of Gran Canaria and the refereeing establishment, with the presence of the international referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxeawho will referee matches during the tournament.
One of the most emotional moments of the presentation was the parade of the 16 participating teams by the stage. Each set was called individually and its coach addressed a few words of welcome and gratitudeunderlining the enthusiasm of young footballers to participate in a tournament that is a world reference for grassroots football.
José Ramón chatting with the best players from the last tournament in Orlando | THE LEAGUE
Memories of the first tournament and wishes for the future
During his speech, Jose Ramon He recalled the origin and spirit with which this competition was born: “The beginning of this tournament is a football Christmas story, but it came true. Some crazy people decided to create a football nativity scene with children like you who were sitting there.”.
Addressing the players, he emphasized the importance of football as a tool of hope and hope: “Who knows if in a few years you will give the president of the Federation a world title?. We need it, because football is the best painkiller to forget the many problems that this country has.”
Rafael Louzan during his speech | THE LEAGUE
The president of the RFEF, Rafael Louzanwanted to thank the work of the Foundation and the continuity of the tournament over almost three decades: “Thanks to José Ramón de la Morena and his Foundation, who have worked so hard in all these 29 editions” Louzán also recalled that great figures of Spanish football have passed through this championship: “I hope some of you are like Iniesta, Torres and other players who passed through here too“He also highlighted the collaboration of LaLiga and the training focus of the tournament: “Also congratulate LaLiga for helping to have this tournament where we have quality football and values”.
The sports oath with the best players
The event concluded with the reading of the sportsmanship oathswhich was carried out by Cesar Barrenecheaformer international referee; Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxeaactive international referee; Hugo Fernandezplayer of the Real Madrid y best player of the last tournament held in Orlando; e Íñigo Asoreygoalkeeper of Atlético de Madriddistinguished as best goalkeeper in said tournament. The four took the stage to reinforce the championship’s commitment to the respect, fair play and the values of sport.
He XXIX International LaLiga FC Futures Tournament thus converts again to Gran Canaria at the epicenter of grassroots football, reaffirming its status as a reference tournament in which, beyond the result, the essential remains train people and footballers.
From this Saturday Sevilla, Juventus, Athletic Club, FC Barcelona, Espanyol, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Benfica, Sporting de Portugal, Real Betis, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Villarreal, UD Las Palmas and PSG They will fight for the most prestigious under-13 title in the world.
So as not to miss anything this year they will offer eight televised matches each daywith extensive coverage in GOL, RTVE’s Teledeporte, DAZN LALIGA, Movistar LALIGA TV, Vamos, LALIGA+ and LALIGA’s digital channels, in addition to multiple international platforms.
Worth a look
